Molenfeuer Überseehafen Süd, Maritime lighthouse in Bremen Harbor, Germany.
The Molenfeuer Überseehafen Süd is a lighthouse in Bremen Harbor built from gray-brown sandstone blocks with two surrounding galleries and a green lantern room. Standing 12 meters tall with a copper roof, it functioned as a navigation beacon for ships traveling the Weser River.
The structure was built in 1906 to guide vessels into the harbor and served until the 1990s when the harbor entrance was filled in. It was reconstructed in 1925 following a ship collision, reusing materials from its original construction.
The structure reflects Bremen's identity as a port city and demonstrates how maritime beacons shaped navigation and daily harbor life. Visitors can observe how the lighthouse integrates into the historic waterfront and tells stories of seafaring labor.
The lighthouse sits at the harbor's edge and is easily visible from the waterfront, particularly when walking from the old town toward the water. The site is generally accessible from outside, allowing visitors to view the structure, though the interior is not open to the public.
The beacon was severely damaged in 1925 after colliding with an English steamer but was rebuilt using salvaged materials from its original structure. This reconstruction with rescued components demonstrates the durability and repurposing traditions of harbor engineering.
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